PRODUCING menus and programmes for Prince Charles means a Surrey company has entered the New Year with a royal seal of approval.

Surrey Litho Ltd was set up in 1965, and it has since remained an independent family business offering graphic design and printing from its Bookham base.

With Simon Jordon at the helm, supported by wife Sam and a dedicated team of staff, the company has continued to thrive by moving with the times and serving a large client base in and around Surrey including the Royal Household.

Surrey Litho has been responsible for the programmes and menus handed out at formal events hosted by the Prince of Wales, such as a concert held last year at Windsor Castle to mark his 30 years of patronage of the Philharmonia Orchestra.

This work has led to the business being granted the Royal Warrant, an honour achieved only by those who have supplied goods or services to the royal family for at least five years.

After an application process which took around six months and involved meeting criteria including showing the company's environmental policy, Mr Jordon received a letter to inform him of the news and will now receive a formal certificate.

The honour also means a royal crest can be displayed on the company’s stationery and advertising but more important than this is the kudos which comes with the special accreditation.

“It shows we maintain a high quality and standard of work,” Mr Jordon said.

“I have been here nearly 30 years. The fact that the work we produce is so varied makes it enjoyable.”

Surrey Litho's other clients range from local work such as the Bookhams Bulletin to high profile companies like Toshiba Air Conditioning, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and St John’s School to name but a few.